Report Card grade 2 - San Francisco Public Schools

THE STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARD: REPORTING STUDENT PERFORMANCEWHAT IS A STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARD?The Standards-Based Report Card is a tool for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to communicate a student’s progress towards achieving California standards. For report cards to be useful,parents/guardians need to know what students are expected to learn at each grade level and how the teacher will evaluate the quality of student work.WHY DOES THE SFUSD USE A STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARD?Standards-Based Report Cards are used for the purpose of communicating student progress with parents/guardians and is at the very core of accountability. The SFUSD developed this Standards-BasedReport Card, with input from parents/guardians, teachers, principals and other stakeholders, to clearly communicate student progress and highlight the importance of meeting grade level standards.The Standards-Based Report Card highlights the value of the California standards and the importance of students achieving these standards in all core areas: English-Language Arts, History/Social Science,Mathematics and Science. Through the Standards-Based Report Card, the SFUSD communicates what standards are being taught, the progress the student is making, and what must be learned to meet thestandards.KEY TERMSASSESSMENTPERFORMANCE LEVELBENCHMARKSTANDARDSThe ongoing process of gathering data and giving feedback about a student’s performance for the intended purpose of identifying a student’s strengths and weaknesses,improve and guide instruction, and document student progress.This indicates a student’s level of understanding and/or performance based on the California Department of Education standards set for a particular grade level.The performance level a student demonstrates toward mastering a standard when he or she is tested throughout the year.A statement that identifies what a student should be taught and be able to do by the end of the school year. Learning Standards for each content area subject (English-Language Arts, History/Social Science, Mathematics and Science) and grade level are identified in the California Standards and Frameworks. These can be viewed at theCalifornia Department of Education web site at www.cde.ca.gov/ci.Please note: Standards are intended to determine what students should know and be able to do by the end of a particular grade. Performance levels are set according to theprogress a student is making towards mastering those standards.PERFORMANCE LEVEL DESCRIPTIONSContent Standards4 Exceeds the standardStudent applies standard in ways that are in-depth andbeyond what was taught.Fine Arts, Social Development and Work HabitsOOutstanding3 Meets the standard Student consistently demonstrates mastery of the standard. S Satisfactory2 Approaching the standard1Needs more time/practiceto developStudent shows some understanding of the standard and isattempting to consistently meet the standard.Student needs more practice in understanding the standard.UUnsatisfactoryStudent demonstrates outstanding fine arts participation, social developmentand/or work habits in the identified area. Continued effort and achievement at thepresent level will contribute to the student’s success both in and out of theclassroom.Student demonstrates satisfactory fine arts participation, social developmentand/or work habits in the identified area. Continued effort and achievement at thepresent level will support the student’s success both in and out of the classroom.Student does NOT demonstrate satisfactory fine arts participation, socialdevelopment and/or work habits in the identified area. Improvement in this area isnecessary for the student’s continued success.